Top programs competing in first Royal 8

Tournament runs Jan. 18-21

4:56 PM,
Dec. 31, 2012

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The inaugural LaRosa's Royal 8 Hardwood Classic presented by Wellington Sports Medicine will be Jan. 18-21 and feature eight area teams in the boys' basketball tournament.

St. Xavier plays host to Elder Jan. 18 and the remaining games will be at Fairfield High School Jan. 19-21. First round games Jan. 19 include Lakota West vs. Anderson (4 p.m.), Turpin vs. Withrow (6 p.m.) and Fairfield vs. Madeira (8 p.m.).

Lakota West coach Sean Van Winkle says he likes the format and the fact solid area basketball programs are participating. All teams will play three games over the four-day event. ...